Our guest writer & friend Leigh send us few lines about his experience with us at Mt Ventoux a couple months back...

Firstly thank you so much for organising it Stef. Even when it went tits up with the airport strikes you managed to sort it all for us.

It was an amazing trip and I look forward to going on more with Saddle Drunk in the future. I was surprised how easy it was to get to Ventoux from London with the bikes on the plane and train. It was great that you had booked everything for us. Made the journey very straightforward, even after I went to the wrong terminal to begin with.

The accommodation was perfect. Plenty of space for us, very near Ventoux and came with great chef 😉. I loved the warm up ride to the very snazzy bar on the mountain. Excellent way to prepare for the next day's ascent(s).

From a cold grey London in the morning I was now sitting on the mountain in the afternoon, enjoying beautiful views with great beer and greater company. Who could ask for more. I absolutely loved climbing Ventoux.

I couldn't have asked for better weather and better climbing companions. Apart from obviously reaching the top twice the highlight really was the hybrid pain au chocolate/almond croissant (most delicious pastry I have ever had).

I will definitely be back to climb the mountain again. I need to bag the 3 ascents now. It is an addictive climb which really is legendary. Thank you to yourself and Dave for making the weekend such a joy.

Thank you very much Leigh & if you like more informations for our next trip across the continent please email us at ride@saddledrunk.com.

SaddleDrunk with the team from Ideart Sportwear in Italy, have finalised the cycling kit.

The Kit has been designed to maximise the colour pattern giving a retro look and more traditional feelings for cycling, and to provide visibility for other road users. The materials have been picked personally by SaddleDrunk, to choose exactly where to place them and to make sure are beneficial for each body part. The materials chosen are placed in the correct parts to give protection,ventilation and visibility. The silicon button seals have been hand pick to avoid the silicon seal rashes and/or the feeling of being too tight.

The top at the front as a long zip and at the back has 3 pockets.The legs have also reflective material on the side and on the back.

The chamois(padding) chosen is to give the maximum benefit for riding long hours and to provide ventilation, and to avoid chamois chafing.Also the choice of the padding could be vary for those requiring more padded chamois or less according to their own personal choice or needs.